Alireza Zakani
Alireza Zakani (Persian: علیرضا زاکانی) is an Iranian conservative[1] politician and former member of the Parliament of Iran. He owns Jahan News website and Panjereh Weekly.[2]
Alireza Zakani | |
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| President of the Majlis Research Center | |
| Assumed office 22 July 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Kazem Jalali |
| Member of the Parliament of Iran | |
| Assumed office 27 May 2020 | |
| Constituency | Qom |
| Majority | 190,422 (59.00%) |
| In office 28 May 2004 – 28 May 2016 | |
| Constituency | Tehran, Rey, Shemiranat and Eslamshahr |
| Majority | 327,818 (29.10%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1965 (age 55–56)[1] Tehran, Iran[1] |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Political party | Society of Pathseekers of the Islamic Revolution[1] |
| Other political affiliations | United Front of Principlists |
| Alma mater | Tehran University of Medical Sciences |
| Website | Zakani's official website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Revolutionary Guards |
| Branch/service | Basij |
| Years of service | 1979–2004 |
| Unit | 27th Mohammad Rasulullah Division[1] |
| Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War (WIA) |
He announced ran for presidency in 2013 and 2017. However, he was disqualified by Guardian Council twice.
References
- Donovan, Marie; Melvin, Ryan; Pendleton, Caitlin (2 July 2017), "Iranian President and Parliament at Odds Over Nuke Deal", Critical Threats Project, American Enterprise Institute, retrieved 2 July 2017 – via Newsweek
- "The Quintessential Conservative", Iranian Diplomacy, 11 January 2014, retrieved 2 July 2017
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| Party political offices | ||
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| New title Party established |
General Secretary of Society of Pathseekers of the Islamic Revolution 2008–2016 |
Succeeded by Parviz Sorouri |
| Vacant | Campaign manager of Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf 2005 |
Succeeded by Hossein Mozaffar |
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